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Loving This Feeling is a bright anthem and positive force for good

Loving This Feeling is an upbeat collaboration between Kitchissippi’s Peter Joynt and Pei Pilgrim. Their video happened to capture a local site that will never be seen again. PHOTO BY TED SIMPSON

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thanked Peter for sharing his story and asked if the Mayfair Avenue native had any advice on breaking into the music business. When Peter learned of Pei’s abilities, he sent her beats by Slovenian DJ Rey Topol and was blown away when he received fully fleshed out song sections days later. Continued on page 11

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people regularly despite having a speech impediment. I am staying true to that idea of not letting it hold me back in life.” A basement musician with a bourgeoning YouTube channel, Pei says she felt a “connection” to Peter as he was “bullied for something he couldn’t fix.” Her initial Instagram message

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struggled to overcome stuttering as a child. When Peter was 13, he decided to cease speech therapy and embrace his affliction despite the bullying he endured for slips of the tongue. Peter pursued percussion as a youth before transitioning to guitar. A “tone deaf” singer, the switch to rapping cured his speech impediment. The federal government’s Canadian Institutes of Health Research reports that among adult Canadians, 38% of males and 30% of females experienced bullying during their school years. Resiliency is a hot topic with kids today, according to teachers Peter speaks to. Performing poorly on a test or having a “flaw” impacts children negatively, Peter says, and he encourages them to “let it go.” “Who cares if you have something different about you. Pick yourself up and keep on going. You can do it,” Peter says. “Despite these hurdles in your lives you can still do great things. It is up to you. Here I am now, speaking to hundreds of

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hen Kitchissippi musician and motivational speaker Peter Joynt spoke at Fisher Park Public School about bullying and overcoming life’s challenges, his candor inspired 13-year-old student Pei Pilgrim to contact the rapper. Their eventual collaboration, Loving This Feeling, is an upbeat, hip-hop track celebrating the sizzling season. The accompanying video, shot with a drone and featuring the now demolished Harmer Avenue pedestrian bridge, shows Peter and Pei walking towards each other through Kitchissippi – a fitting narrative for the kismet meeting of two local artists who overcame bullying. Accosted for her demure size, Pei divulges that once she fought back, her oppressors relented. A resident of Hintonburg, Pei has dealt with the deaths of her uncle and grandmother and, she says, although a newly minted teen, she has been through a lot in her short life. An established songwriter who penned ballads for the Ottawa Senators and the viral Ottawa ode, Cap City, Peter

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Do you follow KT on Instagram? I hope you do, because it’s a quick little glimpse into our amazing community through photos and videos and I don’t think you’d want to miss it. You don’t even need a smartphone and an Instagram account to follow us there. You can see what we’re up to by simply pointing your browser to instagram. com/kitchissippitimes. A few weeks ago I posted an Instagram poll, asking readers if they prefer to read the digital or print edition of KT. I’m under no illusion that the resulting data is like anything Angus Reid would provide if we hired them to do a deep dive by phone surveys. Our sample was small, and given that it was hosted on a social media platform I accept its inherent bias, but I thought the results were interesting enough to share with you here: Despite the presence of digital in our everyday lives, print is still going strong. 54.5% of respondents said they preferred reading the printed edition of KT, 45.4% voted

for digital, and 9% said “both.” However, I think if we hired some pollsters and undertook a more traditional survey with Kitchissippi residents, the number of print readers would actually be higher. Almost everyone I speak to reads the print edition, whether it’s a shop owner in Westboro or someone I’m photographing or interviewing for an article. It’s gratifying to know that so many people still appreciate a printed product. I know I do! When it comes to leisure reading, I’d much rather leaf through a magazine than read it online. This printed vs. digital debate has been going on for years. When e-books were first introduced, experts predicted the end of books, but it hasn’t happened. Printed books in Canada are still holding strong, and we are too. This month I am really excited about the fall edition of our Homes & Condos advertising feature. I have to confess that when our writer, Misty Pratt, and I were brainstorming ideas that my personal interests may have entered into the final outcomes. As a longtime resident of Westboro, I’ve really enjoyed watching the gradual transformation of my neighbours’ front lawns over the years. When I was growing up, everyone had to have a perfectly green, perfectly manicured lawn. This kind of monoculture isn’t good for the environment, and it isn’t good for us, so I do love it when I see another stretch of grass transformed into pretty flowerbeds, ornamental grasses, and sometimes even vegetables, amid winding pathways. So I’m thrilled and

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hopeful that Misty’s article about getting rid of your front lawn will inspire more people to make that change. There are compelling reasons to do so! Our second article in Homes & Condos is about backyard ponds. Earlier this summer, I was inspired by a koi pond (complete with fish feeding station!) my husband Mark and I encountered on one of our long dog walks around the neighbourhood. For this month’s issue of KT, I had a lovely chat with Nadja Becsey, who has a gorgeous little oasis in her backyard. On first glance, it looks like an “ordinary” pond (although ponds are far from ordinary in my view) but it’s completely swimmable. It provides Nadja and her family a cool dip on a hot day, a pretty view out the kitchen window and from the patio, and her little waterfall provides a tranquil sounding backdrop to city life. It’s heavenly, and it certainly inspired me. I hope it inspires you too. We always love to hear from our readers! Send your feedback or story ideas to editor@ kitchissippi.com. You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook.

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After the municipal bylaw shut down his operation in the Glebe, Roberto Reyes decided to turn a setback into an opportunity and is loving the chance to introduce his Mexican fare to a brand new clientele in Wellington Village. After scouting out various possible locations, Reyes and his food truck Yakko Takko located the perfect spot to set down new roots at Wellington and Hamilton. A 2007 graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute in Sandy Hill, Reyes first

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In theory, the difference between gelato and ice cream is small – a slight variation in the quantities of milk, sugar, cream and serving temperature – but Cesare and Nina Agostini know that this slight shift makes all the difference in the tasting experience. Born and raised here in Ottawa, this brother and sister duo spent four years living and working in Italy (Cesare at a bakery and Nina making gelato) before deciding to open the only gelato food truck in the city with the help of their cousin (and third co-owner) Pompei Balestra. You won’t find any freezer burn around here – everything is made from scratch daily (sometimes twice a day) – so it’s always fresh. They offer seven flavours that are always changing, although you’re guaranteed to find a few staples like stracciatella (vanilla with little bits of dark chocolate), hazelnut, and sour cherry (their biggest seller). They’ve

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Continued from page 7 Critics warned of the dangers of television and referred to it as a “home invader.” Many worried that children would lose their desire to read or create their own fun, and perhaps even lose their ability to walk. NHL president, Clarence Campbell, considered television “the most terrible menace ever to come to the entertainment world,” citing its effect on attendance at sporting events. Early TV buyers had just two options: the 17” or 21” model. Though larger screens were under development, one report noted “the larger the set, the farther away from it a viewer must sit. For this reason, most homes will not need a larger screen than is now available.” Sets cost between $300 (which is about $2,900 in 2018 dollars) for a basic table model to $600 ($5,800) for a wood console. Combination TV-radio-gramophone units cost as much as $1,600 ($15,500). There were only 19,053 TVs in Canada in 1951, 250,000 by 1953 and over one million by the end of 1956. The race was on to train servicemen, as absolutely no one in Canada had practical experience. Wise buyers demanded service guarantees from the dealer. CBC officially hit the airwaves in Montreal and Toronto in September 1952. Ottawans desperate for TV could receive the Montreal channel (and later a Syracuse station) with the installation of a large rooftop antenna. Only the eventual Ottawa station could be received without an antenna, so the skyline of most Ottawa neighbourhoods in the mid-late 1950s was dotted with an unsightly array of rooftop ugliness. 1953 began with the announcement that CBC had purchased the McKellarBingham property on Richmond Road (at Windermere) and would be constructing horseshoe-shaped studios around the heritage building (which would be retained for offices), and a 500’ high transmission tower. CBC considered the west end the only viable option for the tower, due to Uplands and Rockliffe airports. Many residents, including Mayor Charlotte Whitton, were against the “desecration of one of the

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This ad from the Ottawa Journal published in May 1953 was typical at the time. finest views of the district,” having recently preserved Maplelawn and fought against the construction of industrial warehouses along the water in Westboro. The Mayor pushed River Street on the way to Lemieux Island (the elevation of which the CBC considered too low), while other options at Carleton Heights, Kingsmere, and the old Magee farm (Lincoln Fields) were dismissed. Finally, on February 13, 1953, it was announced that the CBC had purchased 8.5 acres of land on Lanark Avenue north of Scott Street that had previously been set aside by the city for future housing development. Within days, building permits were issued and shovels were in the ground. A temporary 70’ tower was constructed to ensure the CBC could still meet their rushed goal of being on the air by Coronation Day in June. The arrival of TV was big news in Ottawa. On May 22, the Ottawa Journal ran a 32-page special edition for “T-Day” with dozens of TV ads and details on the development of TV and how it worked. Before May, one could hardly find a TV for sale in Ottawa; suddenly they were the hottest item in town. On May 14, CBC’s 340-mile microwave relay system went into service, linking Montreal and Toronto, creating the first network TV broadcasts that viewers in both cities watched simultaneously. Ottawa was

soon to join this network. Ottawans were teased with the first test patterns transmitted from Lanark Avenue on May 13 and occasional test video soon after. CBOT Channel 4 Ottawa began regular broadcasting at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 1953. The first show was “Uncle Chichimus,”a puppet show for children. On June 2 – Coronation Day – CBC broadcast the events just hours after they happened. RAF Canberra jets delivered the films across the Atlantic to an awaiting CF-100 at Goose Bay, which delivered them to CBC Montreal. More than 100 Ottawa schools were provided TV sets for the day by the RadioTelevision Manufacturers Association and citizens packed in front of store windows to share this milestone day. At first, CBC only aired programs in the evenings from 5-11 p.m., plus special events – such as sports – on weekend afternoons. Mobile units relayed live sports to the transmitter, the first being the Ottawa Athletics-Montreal Royals baseball game on June 9. The Rough Riders were paid $5,000 per game to allow CBOT to televise three games in August. The 492’ tower and production studio on Lanark Avenue were finally completed in early 1955. The tower was later moved to Camp Fortune in 1966, the same year CBC Ottawa switched to colour programming. In June 1955, CBC obtained permission from the federal government to allow a second station in Ottawa (CBOFT), thus establishing both French and English stations. A third station came along in March 1961 when CJOH went on the air. Its initial studios were located in a building at the corner of Somerset and Bayswater, which is now home to the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre. Technological advances eventually phased out the Lanark Avenue studio and when it closed in 2004 it truly marked the end of an incredible era in Kitchissippi. Dave Allston is a local historian and the author of The Kitchissippi Museum (kitchissippimuseum.blogspot.ca). His family has lived in Kitchissippi for six generations. Do you have early memories or photos to share? Send your email to stories@kitchissippi.com.

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of visitors. No brochure will be printed. Visitors are encouraged to simply make a note of the following addresses and look for the familiar “WEST” signs around the neighbourhood on the weekends of September 22-23 and 29-30. The group is committed to returning to the normal format in autumn of 2019. Continued on page 16

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he annual West-End Studio Tour (W.E.S.T.) is scaling back for 2018 but visitors can still expect to find some great art by a talented group of local artists. The artists pushed themselves through last year’s studio tour and various personal issues – such as illness – have also affected the volunteer pool that drives this year’s edition. Like most studio tours, W.E.S.T. relies on participating artists to spend time

working on promotion, organization, sponsorship, and other tasks required to pull off a multi-studio tour, and this is in addition to preparing their homes and producing art for the two-weekend event. When a significant portion of the group is unavailable, the group has to adjust accordingly. “Any volunteer-run group is susceptible to such situations. When you have a year where too many things hit too many of the volunteers, the work load just can’t be done. We have to simplify this year,” explains key volunteer, Lynette

Chubb. “It was an extremely difficult decision to make. Our hearts are in our throats. It’s a tough pill to swallow but it’s the healthiest remedy for us.” This year, the tour includes seven artists and a two weekend, informal, “open studio” tour to show their latest works, chat with the public about their medium, and perhaps do some art in front

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Friends in Ottawa Centre, The Ford Government has been busy, and we’ve seen an array of cuts this Summer. Modern sex-ed in schools, workers’ rights on campus, and nearly completed renewable energy projects were the early casualties. Halving the number of Toronto’s city councillors was next, along with cuts to Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program benefits. At issue is how our community responds, and playing it safe isn’t an option. As a mentor of mine once said, we must comfort the afflicted (those hurt by Ford), and afflict the comfortable (exposing the few who benefit most from Ford). You can expect that strategy from me and the talented folks in our MPP office. We will be there when you need help, and we will keep organizing in our community for justice. As promised, we’ve been knocking on doors, and gathered hundreds of signatures on petitions to save the 2015 Physical and Health Education Curriculum. We’ve

supported teachers who want youth to learn about healthy relationships, cyberbullying, insights from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the rights of queer and trans people. Some might say this is pointless, but they would be wise to remember the words of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Premier Ford believes his government is “for the people”, and it’s up to us to demonstrate otherwise. This is what community organizing can accomplish. We see it in teachers who will teach the 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum this fall to keep our kids safe. We see it in OW and ODSP recipients who are fighting back, and telling heart-rending stories about poverty. We see it in the Deadman family, who just saved two of Ottawa’s oldest trees. We see it in the residents of Herongate who are fighting a mass eviction by a developer intent on making profits at the expense of people. It’s time to organize. With that in mind, come to our MPP town hall on Ontario’s Cannabis Policy, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. on September 22, at the Hintonburg Community Centre. We’ll be hosting town halls like this every month, and canvassing every weekend. We need to hear from you. My very best, Joel Harden, MPP (Ottawa Centre)

West-End Studio Tour scales back Continued from page 15 “It is extremely important to us to serve the public well by bringing them a topnotch show, and part of guaranteeing that is ensuring that our family of artists has the support and healing space they need in this really difficult time,” says long-time member, David W. Jones. “Those of us ready with a body of work will open our studios in a relaxed, impromptu show. Those who are not ready, have our support. We have to look after each other and provide a healing space so that by 2019, they will have had time for

the reflective and creative thought that their practice needs to emerge from their studios with fresh new art.” Hailing back to 1996, the local studio tour is a dynamic group of talented artists in various media from glass to paint to sculpture. It is a special opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists and experience their latest creations in the unique environments that they create them in. Choleena DiTullio is a volunteer with the West End Studio Tour.

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Westboro is a neighbourhood known for its proximity to walking and biking trails but as the cooler weather settles in, why not bring some of your outdoor fitness indoors with the various yoga, fitness and dance classes available throughout the community? If you have always wanted to try yoga, Pure Yoga (279 Richmond Rd.) has a $40+HST deal for new practitioners. If you have never tried yoga at this studio, this is your chance to try any of their classes for one month – completely unlimited! Pure Yoga is also offering a Pure Basics workshop on September 29 that will include step-by-step instructions, breaking down poses that compose the basics of a proper sun salutation as well as the transitions for postures. This workshop is ideal for people who want a friendly introduction into yoga. The gentle instruction and

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Illegal signage infests Westboro usurp our public space to sell their condos – their signs mysteriously popping up all along major intersections and high traffic pedestrian areas in Westboro – and not be challenged? Surely this must be illegal. I became increasingly agitated by the volume and placement of these signs throughout our community, so I started to explore the rules and regulations for such signage. I discovered that not only are the signs illegal by nature of their intent, but the dimensions of the signs themselves contravene our city’s by-laws as well. The signs irritated me since they first appeared seven months ago. Finally, fed up, over the last three months I tried to get action from Councillor Jeff Leiper to do something about this situation. Seven

months after these signs first started to illegally clutter our public spaces, and three months after I had repeatedly asked the city to enforce its regulations, things have started to change. Perhaps tellingly, it was only by cc’ing members of the media that enforcement finally stepped in. On August 25, I was informed by the By-Law office that more than 36 signs promoting Ashcroft’s Monocle condos and the Mizrahi development at Richmond and Island Park have been impounded. The signs were found along Kirkwood and Churchill; from Wellington and Parkdale to as far west as Richmond and Roosevelt, and from Island Park Drive at Helena to Byron! I love this community. I love my neighbourhood. But I am fearful of how

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Dear Editor, Starting in early in 2018, I began noticing our sidewalks had sprouted huge sandwich boards advertising the sale of condos that were part of the 14-floor development at Richmond and Island Park. The boards ran all along Wellington West and Richmond streets. At first I was simply irritated by seeing these signs promoting the sale of private condos several blocks from the development site and arrogantly cluttering our public space. But after more and more of them began to appear – along Scott and up and down Churchill and Kirkwood – I became angry. Why were the monetary interests of private developers allowed to aggressively

developers seem to have the city in their back pockets when it comes to getting what they want in real estate development – often at the expense of what is in the best interests of its citizens. And, it appears, they can blatantly promote their wares at any corner of the community they see fit – and the city will turn a blind eye for months – until someone like me says ENOUGH! In closing I would ask that anyone who sees signs for these or future condos pop up on or around your streets, please contact the City of Ottawa (by calling 311 or going to Ottawa.ca) and demand to have them removed and ensure that the perpetrators are fined as stipulated in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990. Chapter P.33. And, in the upcoming election, please support candidates who stand up to developers and support our neighbourhood Richard Pinet, Westboro

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Q: Parging! Is it necessary? Parging is not necessary around a home or building for any structural purposes. It does however provide the residential/commercial dwelling with a very nice finished look upon its completion. It also does provide an extra layer of protection for your foundation. Q: How does parging get done? Parging is not something that the home owner should be concerned about every 4-5 years if done correctly. If the parging is done correctly, its longevity should range from 15-25 years. Preparing the wall (s) is the key component. All the loose parging and hollow sounding areas of the wall need to be chipped away. Even the area where the parging appears to be cracked needs to be chipped away to remove any loose parging or concrete. If the foundation wall is flaky, it needs to be scraped to remove any loose concrete. Then we apply a strong commercial bonding agent to the wall with a paint brush (soak the wall) and we also apply this bonding agent to the parging mix. The new parging mix is applied to the wall and depending on the wall, it may require two coats. The wall is then brushed properly with special brushes. If the home owner has interlocking stones that go to the wall, the row of stones closest to wall should be removed in order for the parging to go down 3-4 inches and then when the stone is placed back, the parging appears to go into the ground. The same process needs to happen if there is soil along the wall. This soil needs to be dug 2-3 inches deep, the parging going down and then the soil put back. This way if the soil or interlocking stone sink, you do not see a gap where the parging ended and top of the soil or the stone begins. New parging should not be put on old parging if the above steps are not done. The customer will experience cracking and the popping off of the parging 3-5 years later. This is a labor intensive process and this is the difference between the more expensive quotation and the less expensive quotation. It boils down to the proper preparation of the wall. Luciano Sicoli l.a.sicoli_masonry@bell.net 613-859-4684

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Kitchissippi families are choosing flowers over grass, and here’s why By Misty Pratt Homes & Condos

he North American lawn is a bright and lush landscape, which can offer home owners a place for recreation and respite. Many summer afternoons have been spent on lawns, kicking around a soccer ball or hosting a picnic. However, as with any monoculture, the lawn is susceptible to invasive weeds and pests and requires a significant effort to maintain the desired look. Many hours can be dedicated to seeding, fertilizing, weeding, spraying products, and mowing. Home owners are now turning to more sustainable options for their front yard landscape. “It’s a growing trend that people want to remove the grass area, because it’s so difficult to maintain without weeds taking over,” says Richard Bown, owner of Urban Turf Landscape Solutions in Westboro. Richard has worked with many clients to remove grass and create perennial garden beds with wooden plant material as garden architecture. “It creates a topography in terms of the terrain,” says Richard. Instead of a flat landscape, the designer builds different heights with plant material and adds colour, contrast and texture. Other options that could replace the lawn include ground cover such as moss, periwinkle and creeping thyme, or raised vegetable beds.

Westboro resident Kathie Paddock removed her front lawn after dealing with poor soil conditions and stubborn weeds. “Our family never used it for play since it was always in the baking sun and close to the road,” says Kathie. Given her love of gardening, Kathie was excited to have a blank canvas to work with and filled the space with perennial plants. The biggest cost upfront is the design and installation, but Richard argues that in the long run, low-maintenance gardens require much less time and money than lawns. “The gardens can develop and become better, while the lawn deteriorates over time,” says Richard. Pruning is needed for some plants, as well as the yearly cost of topping up mulch to ward off invasive weeds. Instead of the hard labour

“It’s a growing trend that people want to remove the grass area, because it’s so difficult to maintain without weeds taking over,” says Richard Bown, owner of Urban Turf Landscape Solutions in Westboro.

Many residents are digging up their front lawns and replacing them with flower beds, and even vegetable patches.

needed to run the lawn mower in the summer heat, residents can putter around the garden with a glass of wine in hand. Kathie also enjoys meeting all the neighbours who stop to chat while she’s working in the front yard. The fall is the perfect time to begin planning for the following spring and summer. Richard encourages clients to take photos of the front lawn now, so that they can see what’s currently in the garden and what could be reused to create the new space. Urban Turf do many of their consultations in the fall and provide clients with a sketch for their landscape plans. For those who still want a bit of grass for their young children or pets, Richard points out that not all the lawn needs to be removed. “A lot of people do still want a little bit of lawn area, and for larger lots, you could certainly diminish two-thirds of your lawn and develop it into garden.” As for Kathie, she has no regrets about removing all the grass in the front of her home. Her large and shady backyard is perfect for playing catch or chasing the dog around. “When the neighbourhood lawns were parched and yellow this summer, I had a riot of colours in front of my house!” she says. By shifting to a low-maintenance garden front yards can be turned into beautiful landscapes – with not a weed in sight.

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We asked our Facebook followers to send us photos of their “grass free” lawns and McKellar Park’s Tim Skelly sent us these photos. He writes: “The big challenge I had was to take a bland flat piece of land and create some visual interest so I started with creating a dry creek bed and building/ planting interesting foliage that would have some year long color and texture. The three inches of mulch provided lower maintenance and added a visual tie-in with all the different plants.”

smother any weeds that will inevitably come up, or grass that survives the rototilling. Remove the tarp in early spring, water the area thoroughly, and cover back up with the tarp. This will make sure that all the weeds will grow now and get smothered by the tarp, rather than later when you’re trying to grow your veggies or flowers. Depending on how weedy the area is, leave the tarp on for two to six weeks. “Killing the weeds passively this way is my preferred method. It’s much better than battling them all season long.” 4. Spread 1” to 2” of good finished compost using a shovel and rake to ensure there is lots of organic matter and fertility for whatever you are going to plant. (This step can also be done in early spring when the tarp is removed for the first time). 5. Get planting!

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at Levinson operates Capital Greens Urban Farm, an urban farming business in the neighbourhood. He’s converted three front yards in the area entirely to vegetable gardens. In turn, he sells the produce to neighbours, at the farmers market, to a small grocer, and to restaurants. These are the steps he follows to turn lawns into gardens: 1. Request a free locate from Ontario One Call (www.on1call.com) to mark any underground utilities. 2. In the fall, rototill the sod, making several passes over the entire area until the soil is fluffy and the machine passes through quite easily. Mat has rented rototillers from Home Depot and Town Equipment Rental. “For breaking new ground, definitely go for the heavy duty machines,” says Mat. 3. Put a big tarp or landscape fabric over the area. This is optional but it helps

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GENERATING REVENUE FROM YOUR PROPERTIES Q: How complicated is it to create a legal rental unit in my house? A.It is actually quite straightforward and the amount of work involved depends on the design of your house. We start with a site review and discussion with our clients. Then we have engineered plans drawn up and this gives us exact costs for the required work. We take those plans to the city for approval, which will take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. Once the permit is granted work will begin. Q. What are the advantages of splitting a house into multiple units? A. Whether it is your main residence’s basement or a separate investment property, there are great benefits in having rental units. Here are some of the main advantages people cite: • Adds equity value to your property. Allows for a higher mortgage approval or the extra income allows for a purchase that may otherwise not be approved for financing. • It allows for cash flow positive situations in case of an investment property, by generating two or more separate rental incomes from a single house. Generally having only a single rental income does not generate sufficient income to offset carrying costs. • The investment in creating a multiple unit dwelling will be comfortably recovered in the increased assessed value of your property. • Tenants buy your investment home for you or pay for a large percentage of your family home. Paul O’Driscoll is the President and Co-Owner of Eastern Ontario’s Bon Echo General Contractors and specializes in quality home renovations (interior and exterior), creating basement rental units, splitting investment properties into multiple rental units, and preparing homes for listing and sale. Paul O’Driscoll President and Co-Owner of Eastern Ontario’s Bon Echo General Contractors Bon Echo General Contractors 613 -276-0732 info@bonechogroup.com www.bonechogroup.com

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magine being able to enjoy all the benefits of cottage life in the city: sitting on your back deck with a frosty drink in hand, listening to the gentle sounds of water lapping on the rocks. With aquatic landscapes such as ponds, waterfalls and streams, residents are finding unique ways to bring nature closer to home. “The best part about designing a water feature in the Kitchissippi area is that every property is unique,” says Nicholas Bott, General Manager of The Pond Clinic, which is the installation and service division of Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory in Carp. The type of water feature homeowners

choose depends on the size of the yard and architectural style. “If you’re in an apartment condo with a terrace, a patio container pond can be installed in a few hours, complete with aquatic plants, a small fountain, and even fish,” says Nicholas. Full ecosystem ponds with waterfalls or streams are a wonderful option for most singlefamily homes. Westboro resident Nadja Becsey knew she wanted her own swim pond when she moved to the area. “I lived in Germany for twenty years, and it’s standard practice there to have what’s called a natural swim pool,” says Nadja. After searching high and low for a pond expert, Nadja stumbled across The Pond Clinic and made plans for her own backyard oasis. She knew that a larger size pond was the best option for her. “I could never have a body of

“The type of water feature homeowners choose depends on the size of the yard and architectural style. “If you’re in an apartment condo with a terrace, a patio container pond can be installed in a few hours, complete with aquatic plants, a small fountain, and even fish,” says Nicholas Bott, General Manager of The Pond Clinic. water in my backyard that I couldn’t swim in,” she says. Her tiny Westboro backyard was the perfect landscape for a deck and water feature. “We went from never going into the backyard to using it twelve months a year,” says Nadja. The pond freezes over in November, and her children test out the ice stability, sometimes even trying to skate. Last winter they built quinzees (snow forts) on the pond, and the kids took turns sliding down the frozen waterfall. In April, ice flows made for hours of entertainment, and by May it’s warm enough to take the first plunge. The swim pond relies on nature’s own biological processes to clean itself instead of using harsh chemicals. A pump pulls the water through a bed of sand and gravel (which acts much like a filter) and then bubbles up to a higher rock garden that contains natural water plants. Continued on page 31

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Choosing the best material for your fence (NC) A new fence can beautify your yard and add value to your home. Whether you’re building a fence to add charm to your backyard or create a place for your family to gather, know that different types of fences provide different levels of safety, privacy and style. Here are some tips from Steve Trescher, director of merchandising building materials at the Home Depot Canada, on which materials to consider when starting your fence project. Wood. Pressure-treated wood and cedar are very popular options when building a fence. They are affordable, durable and long lasting. Cedar also contains oils that act as natural deterrents against rotting and insect infestation. Vinyl. If you’re looking for something a little lower maintenance, Vinyl fencing is an affordable option that doesn’t require painting

or staining. Made from a strong plastic-based substance, vinyl fencing is resistant to moisture, flaking and cracking, making it an excellent option for Canada’s unpredictable winters. Most come with easy-to-install kits and panels that allow for easy DIY installation. Aluminum. This material combines the look of wrought iron, with a powder-coated acrylic finish. It’s DIY-friendly and won’t fade or discolour. It is a strong material that cannot be cut, giving you extra security. Slipfence. Slipfence is an innovative fencing solution that gives you the beauty of a wood fence combined with the durability of aluminum. The system is easy to install and you can build to create either a vertical or horizontal fence style. www.newscanada.com

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Continued from page 28 After choosing the type of water feature that’s appropriate for your yard, the next step is deciding who’s going to roll up their sleeves and do the installation. As with any home renovation project, the decision to DIY or hire out depends on several factors. Those who consider themselves handy may be excited about the challenge. Nicholas cautions people never to take on a project themselves simply to save money – often, hiring a professional is

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worth it in the long run. Finally, don’t forget to check the rules. “Any ornamental pond should be no deeper than two feet at the deepest point,” says Nicholas. Deeper than that and you’ll need a City of Ottawa pool permit as well as a fence. In the end, Nadja wouldn’t trade her swim pond for anything. “I feel like I’m on a lake; I close my eyes and it’s the freshwater smell and the warm rocks.” The pond offers an escape in the heart of the city.

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y grandfather thought the telephone was the dumbest invention. He would say, “If you want to talk to me, knock on my door.” Times have certainly changed. Let me explain. Selling your home can be one of the most exciting, yet most stressful events of your life. Most likely, you are hoping for a quick sale close to your asking price so you can be done with preparing the house for showings and go back to living your life normally again. With proper timing, pricing, and strategic planning, you can achieve all of the above, and perhaps end up with a more favourable sale price than you thought possible. When listing your home for sale, timing is everything. The most active seasons for real estate according to the Ottawa Real Estate Board are spring and fall. Spring is a time when the weather starts getting nice and buyers are actively looking to move before their summer vacations, and fall is a time when people are looking for back to school and moving before the winter. You want your home to be listed at a time when the buyers are most active, as it will receive the attention and exposure it deserves. However, if a property is presented with a well thought out plan, the results can be exceptional throughout the year. Pricing is also an essential factor when it comes to a quick and

profitable sale. It is very important to look at current listings and recent comparable sales in your neighbourhood to determine the average sale price, list-to-sell ratio, and days on market. These three indicators will provide great insight into the current state of the market, and help you determine a reasonable list price. In order to obtain maximum exposure and compete with other listing inventory, it is important that you price at market value from the beginning, rather than over-list and expect a miracle. Hope is not a strategy. With a market savvy price and a strategic plan in place, you will always attract buyers. Once timing and pricing are determined, it is time to work on the multi-level continuous marketing plan. In order to display the property to buyers that are not physically in Ottawa, it is important to present the home online via professional photography, staging, floor plans, and virtual tours. Almost all buyers, local or otherwise, will look at listings online before deciding to see them in person, so their online presence is of utmost importance. This is the first impression the prospective buyer has of the property, so you want it to be the best impression possible. With proper pricing and online marketing exposure, you can reach buyers locally and internationally, all through the Internet. Traditionally, spring and fall have been the most active buying markets, however, with the introduction of new technologies and online exposure, buying patterns are changing. Consumers can look online at

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Rosemount Library Renovations Begin Group urges community input by Barbara Clubb, R.E.A.D. It’s official! The architects for the renovation of the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be the Ontario firm +VG Architects (the Ventin Group). READ Rosemount will be participating in the consultations and encourages everyone in the community to get actively involved in this planning and design process beginning Fall 2018 (see OPL announcement below). Councillor Jeff Leiper tweeted out August 10th that he ran into firm representatives at the library recently, so they are already hard at work. Some of the other libraries in the +VG Architects portfolio include: Drayton library

(Township of Mapleton, ON), Callander library (on Callander Bay on the shores of Lake Nipissing, ON), Hillsburgh library (Wellington County, ON), Fergus library (Wellington County, ON), Peterborough library and Clearview library branch in Stayner, ON (northwest of Barrie). FROM THE OPL WEBSITE: Rosemount Revitalization. Ottawa Public Library has engaged +VG Architects to design the revitalization of the Rosemount branch. This project will extensively renovate and refresh the branch, address building condition and accessibility issues, improve efficiencies, and modestly increase public floor space. Continued on page 4

Letters to Newswest Carlingwood Mall Rebuild by Pat Parker Carlingwood Mall is in the news with the recent announcement that the former Sears store is slated for demolition. We were living in McKellar Park when Carlingwood was built. I grew up and grew older with all its various renditions. I think the Sears location would be perfect now, for affordable, seniors’

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would be available. We seniors who are not snow-birds need a place like this to endure our winters, maybe even a theater on the second floor using escalators from the main floor? I think it would be wonderful for seniors and for business and, believe it or not, we seniors CAN revitalize an area. I have posted this idea to social media where it quickly received many encouraging responses and suggestions as to further opportunities offered by the upcoming renovations planned for the Carlingwood Mall.

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Study initiative seeks volunteers by Newswest PSA Is your heart “all aflutter”? If it is, you may be a teenager facing the challenges of young love. But if you aren’t a teenager in love, and you still recognize that flutter, you may be experiencing atrial fibrillation -- an electrical disorder of the heart which affects about 350,000 Canadians. People over the age of 40 have a onein-four chance of developing atrial fibrillation and could be managing it with drugs. Some patients though, will need better treatment options. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is undertaking a research project to study the impact of different levels of exercise training on participants’ heart-health and fitness. This study will help discover new options that could affect the treatment of atrial fibrillation You are cordially invited to play an instrumental part in the success of this project. Dr. Jennifer Reed and her team are seeking up to 100 Ottawa area residents with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation to join the study. Subjects will have their health measures taken, complete questionnaires and participate in one-of-two 12-week exercise training programs. It is hoped that the results of Dr. Reed’s study will lead to: • important ideas for new treatment strategies, • ways to alleviate symptom burden, and • ways to reduce exercise intolerance in affected patients .

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by T. Thibeault This month completes Newswest’s 40th year of publication. If, as they say, “Life begins at 40,” then we are about to embark on a great adventure. Having started as a neighbourhood newsletter, Newswest has developed into a community newspaper offering readers and residents a place to voice their concerns, celebrate their victories, plan their strategies, suggest new directions, and perhaps even bemoan the changes wrought by Time. We have grown from a simple newsletter into a newspaper with a social media presence on Facebook, and Twitter (@ NewswestOttawa) and on the world wide web at newswest.org. When Newswest began in the early fall of 1978, Gerry Rafferty was enjoying 4 weeks on the top ten charts with a song that would inspire the name of a popular Westboro breakfast haunt. Barbra Streisand was complaning to Neil Diamond that, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” and Olivia Newton-John was “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” At City Hall, Lorry Greenberg was handing the reins of the city over to Mayor Marion Dewar who would hold that office for the next 7 years. On Parliament Hill, “then” Prime Minister Trudeau was 59 years old while “now” Prime Minister Trudeau was just 7. Things change with time, as growth and development coax, cajole and drag us into the future. And Newswest is growing and changing as well.

We are always looking for people to tell us what’s going on, and what it’s all about. Over the years we have had scores of contributors helping make Newswest an entirely volunteerdriven undertaking that celebrates all the neighbours and neighbourhoods throughout Kitchissippi Ward. We have benefitted from the generosity of sponsors such as GT Express, the Dovercourt Community Centre, and local businesses like Herb & Spice, as well as those sponsors whose services you can see in banners throughout these pages. And, as always, we seek new voices, and new writers to keep our readers informed and advised about what is going on and what may be happening if someone doesn’t do something. You may be one of those intrepid souls who has a little time to give to the community. If so, we would love to hear from you. So would your neighbours. To those who have stood by Newswest over the years,we can enthusiastically offer a heartfelt thank you and a warm and friendly handshake with eye-contact. Some have been with us for generations, others are just beginning their adventure with one of Ottawa’s longest running continually published community newspapers. Wherever you are on that spectrum, Newswest welcomes you, thanks you, and looks forward to serving you for as long as this community has news to share and people to read about it.

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October full moon closer to the beginning of October. About every three years, this makes the October full moon the Harvest Moon because of the number of days closer to the autumn equinox than the September full moon. What sets the Harvest Moon apart from other full moons is that throughout the year, the moon rises on average 50 minutes later each day. At the autumn equinox, the full moon rises about 30 minutes later each day. The full (Harvest) moon rises at sunset and then very close to sunset for the next 4 nights, making it almost appear as if there are full moons several nights in a row. As with every full moon near the horizon, the Harvest Moon will appear larger than normal and a bright orange colour for several days. This year, the Harvest Moon is September 24 at 10:52 pm, just two days after the autumn equinox.

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by Mark Narwa Earlier generations gave the full moon of each calendar month a name based on the behavior of plants, animals and the weather, according to that particular month. This allowed them to keep track of the passing year and to set schedules for hunting, planting and harvesting. Some examples would include the Strawberry Moon given to the full moon of June, the Wolf Moon of January, the Flower Moon of May, and the Hunter’s Moon of October . The full moon of September is called the Harvest Moon. It attained this name from the farmers in the northern hemisphere. In the shorter daylight hours of the autumn, before artificial lighting existed, farmers needed light to gather in their crops. For several evenings, the full moon near the autumn equinox would rise in the eastern sky soon after sunset. This provided an abundance of bright moonlight in the evening, thus illuminating the fields, which helped the farmers harvest their crops. In the northern hemisphere, the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. The autumn equinox is one of the times in the year when the sun crosses the equator, causing day and night to be of equal length. This usually occurs between September 21 and 23, which also marks the first day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. Depending on the year, the Harvest Moon can occur anywhere from two weeks before to two weeks after the autumn equinox. This is because a lunar year is 11 days shorter than a solar year (354 vs 365) making the full moon come 11 days earlier in the month each year. This causes the September full moon to be closer to the beginning of the month, making the

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Back to school can be an exciting time for kids who are thrilled to be starting a new grade. Most are happy to be back with their friends and to be involved in favourite school activities or starting new ones. It’s not such a happy situation, though, if a boy or girl is the target of a bully. Children may be reluctant to speak up if they feel threatened or picked on, so it’s up to parents and teachers to keep a close eye on those in their charge for signs that something is wrong. And in our brave new world, we have to cope with ever-present technology – its advantages and disadvantages. It’s glitzy, it’s fast and begs us to act without considering the consequences. Keep track of your kids’ internet usage. If you want information on how to manage the combination of kids and technology, come see us at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington West. Or, Google it! That’s what your kids would do. I hope the coming school year is a safe one for everyone!

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by Cst. Dawn Neilly, OPS One of my favourite topics throughout the year is kids. They’re vulnerable for all kinds of reasons. And with school starting in a few days, they’re my focus again – for all kinds of reasons. Let’s start with kids outside. They’ll be going back and forth from home to school and playing outside and not necessarily watching where they’re going. Fast traffic and kids don’t mix well. Parents, you can teach your kids how to be careful when they’re out but the onus has to be on drivers to slow down and be ready for a quick stop, particularly around schools. On the other hand, there is occasionally the driver who drives much more slowly than necessary looking for an opportunity to entice a child into their vehicle. While the likelihood of this happening is low, the possibility exists and it’s a good idea for kids to learn early on that getting into a vehicle with a stranger is an absolute no-no. Let’s move to kids on the inside.

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by Anna Borris Every year, just before school started, someone in our group had a pyjama party. It started off as an evening party and included a few boys who were our friends. Later, when they’d gone home, the pyjama portion went into full swing. The year the party was at my house we had only one “incident.” Emotional Heather had a meltdown over some perceived insult and spent half an hour sulking and crying on the porch before we coaxed her back inside. Heather and her drama moved to Calgary that winter and our classmate Sharon volunteered to

be the host the next year. Karen and I, of course, had to do some shopping for party snacks. We headed to Loblaws for a large bag of our favourite Humpty Dumpty chips, and some Cheezies. Then, a carton of mixed Pure Spring soft drinks was added to our cart; two Swiss Cream Sodas, two Minted Grapes and two Honee Orange - my all time favourite. We carried our bags the short distance over to Sharon’s house and left them in the laneway. After an early supper, my dad drove me back to Sharon’s with my sleeping bag, records, pyjamas, and a small

zippered case full of experimental makeup and hair accessories. Sharon’s dad opened the garage door and looking worried when three of our frineds arrived at the same time, muttered “I hope you’re not all thinking of moving in.” We left all our stuff in the garage and brought our records and snacks down to the rec room to get the party started. The boys arrived in a group, bringing more chips, pretzels and a big bag of caramel corn. Soon the basement was rocking with the Beach Boys “Surfin’ Safari”, Bobby Vee, “Take Good Care of My Baby”, Elvis’ “Blue Hawaii” album and Chubby Checker’s “Limbo Rock”, which naturally turned into a limbo contest. Most of the uncoordinated boys were too tall and fell flat on their backs. In the middle of the chaos, Sharon’s mom appeared with a pan of Rice Krispie squares which we fell upon like starving hordes.

After the boys left we broke out the beauty products. Sharon did Judy’s makeup which made her look like Cleopatra with her black bangs and wide cats eyes. When Karen finished my makeover, erasing my freckles, I had tiny red lips, thin black eyebrows and a pale face like a geisha. “This is the perfect makeup for Halloween, I love it!” I told her. The other girls were turned into Joan Crawford with thick black eyebrows and Marilyn Monroe with her distinguishing black beauty mark. Sharon’s beautiful long red hair and delicate features made her a shoo-in for Ann Margret. Gradually we ran out of steam and curled up on the various couches, chairs or the floor giggling and gossiping. One by one as we faded into sleep, our party came to an end. This last party of the summer meant that school was next, but we could look forward to the Ottawa Ex which was just around the corner.

Rosemount Library Renovations Begin Continued from page 1 +VG Architects is an awardwinning architectural firm known for innovative approaches to their design. Carnegie Library upgrade projects represent a core competency of their experience; having completed projects at eight of Ontario’s remaining Carnegie Libraries (more than 10%). OVERALL DESIGN OBJECTIVES:

Provide functional, flexible library spaces by creating multi-use areas with open sightlines; Rehabilitate building elements, while retaining and complementing the building’s historic character; • Address accessibility requirements;

• Address sustainability requirements; • Address building code requirements; • and Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. Public input is a key to the success of the Rosemount Revitalization, and is set to begin in early Fall 2018. More information and specific dates to follow in September 2018. Construction is tentatively set to begin in April 2019, at which time the branch will be closed for revitalization. Service to the community will continue at a temporary site at 1207 Wellington Street West.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 8 - FALL FAIR AT UNITARIAN HOUSE Join us Saturday September 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our Annual Fall Fair! HUGE Yard Sale of clothing, jewellery, kitchenware, books, puzzles, knitting, Japanese crafts, attic treasures, collectables and more! Entertainment by the Fumblin’ Fingers, BBQ, Bake Sale and Silent Auction! Unitarian House (20 Cleary Ave. just off of Richmond Rd.) SEPTEMBER 8 - WESTBORO BEACH CLOSING BONFIRE Say goodbye to a great summer at Westboro Beach. Info to come! Follow the Westboro Beach Community Association Facebook page (facebook.com/Westboro.Beach. Community) for updates.

fun, fitness and friendship. No dancing experience is required, and we would love to have you drop by! You will find us in the lower hall, at Westminster Church (470 Roosevelt Ave.). Please call Pat, at 613-218-4389, if you have any questions or contact info@merisquares.ca.

West Orthodontics, Westboro Animal Hospital, Volvo Ottawa, Susan Chell Realty, TAL-CO, and Cole & Associates Architects. This exciting family event will celebrate the start of another great school year. All funds raised will provide educational experiences for children in our community.

SEPTEMBER 13 - PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don’t let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday September 13 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

SEPTEMBER 22- RIVER PARKWAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY. Since 1968, RPCC has been a warm, nurturing environment where children develop creativity, independence, co-operation and discover the joy of learning. That calls for a celebration! We are inviting the community to join us for music, face-painting, centre tours, sandwiches, cake and more on Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are nestled on the campus of First Unitarian Congregation 40 Cleary Ave. Feel free to visit our website at riverparkwaychildrenscentre.ca. Please RSVP to director@ rpcc-rhcc.com.

SEPTEMBER 15 - TASTE OF WELLINGTON TASTE of Wellington West is back! Kitchissippi’s favourite local food festival is September 15. And this year it’s bigger, greener, and more community minded than ever – with all proceeds to Parkdale Food Centre. Try TASTE Plate samples from restaurants and food shops across Hintonburg and Wellington Village starting at 1 p.m. There’s also an all day sidewalk sale, performers, G.T. Express KID Zone, a family movie night at Parkdale Park with Pixar’s Ratatouille, a fall “Prix Fixe” menu promotion and more! See wellingtonwest. ca/taste for details. SEPTEMBER 15 - HISTORICAL WALK, TALK & BBQ The Hampton Iona Community Group is hosting a free, all-ages community event at the south end of Hampton Park, near the pool. Join a walk through the forest and learn about the fauna, wildlife and history of Hampton Park followed by a BBQ with your neighbours. For more info see us on Facebook or go to hamptoniona.wordpress.com. Walk leaves at 11:15 a.m. sharp.

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SEPTEMBER 27 - CARLINGWOOD FILM CLUB Carlingwood Film Club begins September 27! Watch and discuss a good film in a relaxed, book-club-style chat about film and cinematography! Last Thursday of the month (September to November, then March to May) at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

SEPTEMBER 29- BOOK LAUNCH Join local Illustrator, Alice Carter, to celebrate her picture book, Angus All Aglow, a gentle story of acceptance and friendship (written by Heather Smith, Orca Book Publishers). Come meet the illustrator, enjoy a kid’s craft, book reading and signing. This is a free event. Books available for purchase. Saturday, September 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dovercourt Recreation Centre (411 Dovercourt Ave.) For more info see alicecarter.com. WESTBORO SUPPER CLUB IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS Food has a way of bringing people together. Some of our best memories are shaped around meals shared with family, friends, and neighbours. The Westboro Supper Club was created with the goal of creating new memories and sharing a meal together at one of the many wonderful restaurants our city has to offer! If you would like to join us in this experience of all things edible, please send us an e-mail at westborosupperclub@icloud.com so you’ll be the first to know about our exciting Westboro Supper Club events VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! OWCS has openings for volunteers to help on our Shopping Buses. Shopping Bus volunteers work with the OWCS Driver to assist client in the store and to carry groceries into their homes. For more information please email info@ owcs.ca or call 613-728-6016.

SEPTEMBER 28 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED FALL RUMMAGE The Kitchissippi United Church Fall Rummage Sale is taking place Friday September 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m; Saturday September 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at 630 Island Park Dr. Clothes, books, toys, collectibles, kitchenware, small appliances, linens, boutique specials and more! For info 613722-7254 or www.kitchissippiuc.com. SEPTEMBER 28 – FRIDAY NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY Join us at St Mary’s Church (100 Young St.) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Night of Worship and Ministry. The speaker will be Father Yves Marchildon of the Companions of the Cross. The theme will be “Restore My Church.” The Worship Team will be Warren Scherr. A reception will follow in the lower hall.

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SEPTEMBER 28 - ARTS NIGHT The Kitchissippi community is invited to Arts Night at First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.) on September 28 at 7:30 p.m. This month’s artists include Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Literary Artist; Gilda Pontbriand, Painter/Photographer; Richard Hanna, Harpist, Singer, Actor. Admission is $5. For more information please call 613-725-1066.

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SEPTEMBER 24 - LYNDA.COM WORKSHOP Learn how to use Lynda.com, one of Ottawa Public Library’s resources. With over 4,000 video courses from top experts, Lynda.com is the place to go for learning computer programming, multimedia software, 3D animation, photography, project management, and much more. Lynda.com is free through the Ottawa Public Library website. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday September 24 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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SEPTEMBER 20 - WELCOME BACK BROADVIEW Broadview Avenue P.S. is collaborating with local businesses to host a community event extravaganza! On Thursday, September 20 from 5 p.m. - 7p.m. at Broadview Avenue Public School (535 Dovercourt Ave.), Westboro families will enjoy food trucks by Toro, Falafel On Wheels, Merry Diary, as well as pizza by Pizza House and drinks provided by Shoppers Drugmart in Westboro. $10 Wristbands for children will provide unlimited access to bouncy castles by Full of Beans, Face Painting and Dovercat by Dovercourt, a MDRN Photobooth, Archery Games, Bubbles by Holly, Games to Go, Music by HOT 89.9, as well as a hands-on art activity by the Ottawa Art Gallery. This fantastic event has been made possible by our incredible sponsors: Ottawa

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SEPTEMBER 11 - MERI SQUARES Summer is drawing to a close, and it is time for the MeriSquares Modern Square Dance Club to square up once again. If you are interested in square dancing, please join us as we host two free open houses – September 11 and 18, 7:30 to 9:30 pm. After that, our beginners learning classes meet regularly on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome to join us for some

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SEPTEMBER 10 - FOLK SONG CIRCLE Beginning September 10 and meeting once a month, Folk Song Circle is an opportunity to get together and sing favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic, and other folk music at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Bring a copy of “Rise Up Singing” if you have one. Song leaders from Churchill Seniors’ Center Song Circle will lead this program. Mondays from September 10 to June 10, 2019. Drop-in from 2-4 p.m. For information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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SEPTEMBER 10- ARDBRAE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE The Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers of Ottawa Introductory Welcome Class takes place Monday September 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Churchill Recreation Centre (345 Richmond Rd.), and classes continue every Monday through May 2019. Come and see what Scottish Country Dance is all about! The best time to start is in September but new dancers are welcome to join at any time. First three classes are free! Scottish Country Dancing is a lively social form of dance done in groups of eight. People of all ages and nationalities enjoy Scottish Country Dancing worldwide. You don’t have to be a Scot; you don’t have to bring a partner and you don’t have to wear a kilt! Just wear comfortable clothing and bring soft-soled shoes. Come to a class, or drop by one of our socials to watch the fun! For more information go to ardbrae.org or email ardbraedancers@gmail.com.

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